Robust.AI and Foxconn Collaborate to Scale Carter Automation Robots Production
Robust.AI, a leader in AI-driven warehouse automation, has announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), one of the largest electronics manufacturing service providers globally. This collaboration focuses on increasing production capacity for Robust.AI’s flagship Carter multi-function collaborative robot platform.
The partnership aims to meet growing international demand and enhance supply chain resilience. By leveraging Foxconn's extensive manufacturing expertise, Robust.AI expects to accelerate delivery times and scale operations efficiently.
The Warehouse Automation Opportunity
The warehouse automation market is projected to grow from USD 26.5 billion in 2024 to USD 115.8 billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%, according to Global Market Insights. Despite this growth, around 80% of warehouses currently have no automation systems in place, including simple conveyor belts, as reported by ResearchandMarkets.
Many labor-intensive logistics and manufacturing operations still require both improved physical automation and smarter digital intelligence to boost efficiency.
Flexible Automation with Carter Robots
Carter robots are designed to complement existing warehouse workforces. Their collaborative and software-defined capabilities allow quick switching between tasks such as order picking, point-to-point transport, and mobile sorting. This flexibility lets facilities adjust workflows without investing in new infrastructure.
At a DHL Supply Chain center in Las Vegas, deployment of Carter robots increased picking productivity by over 60% within weeks.
What This Means for Operations
- Faster fulfillment of orders for collaborative robots to meet rising demand.
- More resilient and scalable manufacturing and supply chains.
- Improved warehouse productivity without costly infrastructure changes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting logistics needs through software-driven robot functions.
Anthony Jules, CEO of Robust.AI, highlighted that Foxconn’s global manufacturing capabilities are key to delivering these benefits efficiently to multinational logistics and manufacturing companies.
Bob Deng, EVP at Foxconn, added that their early involvement in Carter's development has helped ensure the platform’s scalability and reliability, giving customers confidence in investing in this automation solution.
Foxconn’s Role in Robotics Manufacturing
Foxconn follows a “3+3” development strategy, creating a broad portfolio of robots for various applications and supporting customers in manufacturing their own robotic products. This partnership marks a significant step in Foxconn’s robotics manufacturing expansion.
Foxconn engineers have been collaborating closely with Robust.AI in the U.S. to train and build Carter robots, which will reduce production and deployment times as manufacturing scales up.
Operations professionals looking to stay ahead in warehouse automation should monitor how partnerships like this improve access to flexible, collaborative robotics solutions that can quickly enhance productivity.
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